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Lusenga Plain National Park - Quiz
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  • 1. Which ecoregion includes Lusenga Plain National Park?
A) Mweru–Tanganyika ecoregion
B) Congo Basin ecoregion
C) Serengeti ecoregion
D) Kruger ecoregion
  • 2. What organization supports the Nsumbu Tanganyika Conservation Program (NTCP)?
A) Conservation International
B) World Wildlife Fund
C) Greenpeace
D) Frankfurt Zoological Society
  • 3. In what year was Lusenga Plain designated as a National Park?
A) 1965
B) 1999
C) 1980
D) 1972
  • 4. Who came to the Mweru–Tanganyika ecoregion for ivory in the mid-19th century?
A) European settlers
B) African tribal leaders
C) Swahili Arab traders such as Tippu Tip
D) Colonial administrators
  • 5. What were the main reasons for wildlife population decrease in the early to middle 20th century?
A) Climate change
B) Poaching and bushmeat harvesting
C) Disease outbreaks
D) Natural disasters
  • 6. Which economic downturn period exacerbated poaching in Zambia?
A) 1970s
B) 2010s
C) 2000s
D) 1980s and 90s
  • 7. What year did the reintroduction of some species start in Lusenga Plain?
A) 2010
B) 1995
C) 1985
D) 2007
  • 8. Which animals were reintroduced to Lusenga Plain starting from 2007?
A) Elephants, rhinos and buffalos
B) Giraffes, wildebeests and zebras
C) Lions, leopards and cheetahs
D) Grant's zebra, puku and impala
  • 9. What was claimed to be lacking that led to poaching of reintroduced animals?
A) Conservation education
B) Tourism facilities
C) Wildlife research programs
D) Anti-poaching measures
  • 10. What recent initiative was taken to address poaching in Lusenga Plain?
A) More staff for patrols
B) Building more tourist lodges
C) Expanding park boundaries
D) Introducing new wildlife species
  • 11. In which district is Lusenga Plain National Park located?
A) Chipata District
B) Kawambwa District
C) Luapula District
D) Mporokoso District
  • 12. On which bank of the Kalungwishi River is Lusenga Plain National Park situated?
A) Western bank
B) Southern bank
C) Northern bank
D) Eastern bank
  • 13. What biome predominantly covers the Kawambwa–Mporokoso plateau where Lusenga Plain National Park is located?
A) Desert
B) Savanna
C) Tropical rainforest
D) Miombo woodland
  • 14. What type of vegetation provides cover and a humid environment favored by certain animals in Lusenga Plain National Park?
A) Mushitu
B) Acacia trees
C) Baobab trees
D) Eucalyptus trees
  • 15. What is the average annual rainfall in Lusenga Plain National Park?
A) 1500 mm
B) 2500 mm
C) 2000 mm
D) 1000 mm
  • 16. Which river forms the eastern boundary of Lusenga Plain National Park?
A) Luapula River
B) Mbereshi River
C) Kalungwishi River
D) Zambezi River
  • 17. What is the approximate area of Lusenga Plain within the park?
A) 25 km2
B) 40 km2
C) 33 km2
D) 50 km2
  • 18. Which falls are famous along the Kalungwishi River but located outside Lusenga Plain National Park?
A) Ngonye Falls, Kafue Falls, Senanga Falls
B) Kalambo Falls, Chobe Falls, Livingstone Falls
C) Victoria Falls, Mosi-oa-Tunya Falls, Murchison Falls
D) Lumangwe Falls, Kabwelume Falls, Kundabwika Falls
  • 19. What is the primary reason for the decline in wildlife numbers at Lusenga Plain National Park before recent improvements?
A) Climate change
B) Overpopulation of predators
C) Neglect of the park
D) Forest fires
  • 20. What is the highest point in Lusenga Plain National Park located on?
A) The Luapula River bank
B) The innermost ring around the plain
C) The outermost ring around the plain
D) The Kalungwishi River bank
  • 21. Which type of wildlife is particularly abundant in Lusenga Plain National Park?
A) Marine life
B) Birdlife
C) Desert animals
D) Reptiles
  • 22. Which of the following mammals has been listed in Lusenga Plain National Park since 2013?
A) Black rhino
B) Lion
C) Eland
D) Elephant
  • 23. What type of vehicle is likely required to navigate the access road during the rainy season?
A) Sedan
B) Bicycle
C) 4WD vehicle
D) Motorcycle
  • 24. How far is the nearest airport with scheduled services from Lusenga Plain National Park?
A) Kasama Airport (299 km)
B) Mansa Airport (185 km)
C) Kabwe Airport
D) Lubumbashi International Airport
  • 25. What should visitors to Lusenga Plain National Park be self-sufficient in?
A) First aid kits
B) Guides only
C) Food supplies
D) Everything including water
  • 26. Which cultural site is located 57 km from the Park gate?
A) Mwata Kazembe's Mutomboko Ceremony Arena
B) Ntumbachusi Falls
C) Senior Chief Mushota's Chishinga Malaila Ceremony Arena
D) Lake Mweru at Nchelenge
  • 27. What is the distance from the Park gate to Kundabwika Falls?
A) 71 km
B) 64 km
C) 91 km
D) 150 km
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